Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park is a city of 200,306 people in Johnson County, Kansas, founded in 1960.
Why visit Overland Park
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 59 parks and trails, 278 places to eat, 32 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC DINE-IN Prairiefire 17, AMC Town Center 20, Museum at Prairiefire and Albert Ott House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Overland Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Overland Park
Overland Park is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 197,238. It is the largest city in Johnson County and the second-most populous city in the state of Kansas, also it is one of four principal cities in the Kansas City metropolitan area and the most populous suburb of Kansas City, Missouri.
From the Wikipedia article Overland Park, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Avila University
School · 5.6 mi
Education organization in Kansas City, United States
Calvary University
School · 8.6 mi
Christian university in Kansas City, Missouri
MidAmerica Nazarene University
School · 5.1 mi
Private Christian college located in Olathe, Kansas
Museums and landmarks23
Museum at Prairiefire
Museum · 2.1 mi
Museum in Overland Park, Kansas
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Albert Ott House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.8 mi
Historic house in Kansas, United States
Campbell Dome House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
House in Overland Park, Kansas
Franklin R. Lanter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.3 mi
Historic house in Olathe, Kansas
Harry S. Truman Farm Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.6 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
Harry S. Truman National Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.6 mi
National Historic Site of the United States in Missouri
Herman J. and Ella B. Voigts House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
House in Leawood, Kansas
I. O. Pickering House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.2 mi
Historic house in Olathe, Kansas
Martin Van Buren Parker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.5 mi
Olathe, Kansas, listed on the NRHP in Johnson County
Rio Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Movie theater in Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Museum of Deaf History, Arts and Culture
Museum · 6.6 mi
Museum of deaf culture and history in Olathe, Kansas, United States
Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum · 3.2 mi
Museum in Overland Park, Kansas
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds59
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Mahaffie House
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Historic site in Olathe, Kansas
Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Park · 6.2 mi
Arboretum and botanical garden in Overland Park, Kansas, United States
47 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes278
Cactus Grill
Restaurant · Mexican, Tex-Mex · 3.5 mi
7841 West 159th Street, Overland Park
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Dave & Buster's
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
6811 West 135th Street
Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Th 11:00-17:00,23:00-24:00; Sa...
Greek Cuisine
Restaurant · Greek · 3.1 mi
11811 College Boulevard, Overland Park
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00, Sa 11:00-14:00, Su closed
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken · 2.5 mi
7935 West 151st Street, Overland Park
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Gyu-Kaku
Restaurant · Japanese, Barbecue · 3.5 mi
7865 West 159th Street, Overland Park
Su-Th 11:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.4 mi
8400 West 151st Street, Overland Park
Su-Th 06:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 06:00-23:59
JINYA Ramen Bar
Restaurant · Ramen · 3.5 mi
7761 West 159th Street, Overland Park
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:30
Jakatra's
Restaurant · Indonesian · 2.3 mi
6551 West 119th Street, Overland Park
Mo,We-Th 16:00-21:00; Tu off; Fr-Su 11:00-21:00
266 more on the map.
History
In 1905, William B. Strang Jr. arrived and began to plot subdivisions along an old military roadway, which later became the city's principal thoroughfare. He developed large portions of what would later become downtown Overland Park.
On May 20, 1960, Overland Park was officially incorporated as a "city of first class", with a population of 28,085. Less than thirty years later, the population had nearly quadrupled to 111,790 in 1990, increasing to 173,250 as of the 2010 census. Overland Park officially became the second largest city in the state, following Wichita, Kansas, after passing Kansas City, Kansas in the early 2000s.
Population growth in the city can mainly be attributed to the traditional greenfield suburban development, appreciated on the city's annexation map. Overland Park's last annexation attempt, in 2008, garnered widespread news coverage after massive outcry from affected residents. Overland Park now has a combined land area of 75.37 square miles (195.21 km2) and spans nearly the full north–south length of Johnson County. Since the expansion of Overland Park, state legislators have amended laws governing annexations to require a majority vote of affected residents in all future annexations over 40 acres (0.16 km2).
From the History section of Overland Park, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay32
Courtyard Kansas City Overland Park/Metcalf, South of College Boulevard
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
11301 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park
Days Inn by Wyndham Overland Park/Metcalf/Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
6800 West 108th Street, Overland Park
Hampton Inn Kansas City/Overland Park
Motel and hotel · 3.5 mi
10591 Metcalf Frontage Road, Overland Park
Hyatt Place Kansas City/Overland Park/Metcalf
Motel and hotel · 2.7 mi
6801 West 112th Street, Overland Park
Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 3.3 mi
6100 College Blvd, Overland Park
Sonesta Simply Suites Kansas City Overland Park
Motel and hotel · 3.5 mi
11001 Oakmont Street, Overland Park
SpringHill Suites Kansas City Overland Park
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
12000 Blue Valley Parkway, Overland Park
TownePlace Suites Kansas City Overland Park
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
7020 West 133rd Street, Overland Park
Churches and places of worship41
Church of the Resurrection
Church · United Methodist · 2.6 mi
13720 Roe Avenue, Leawood
Grace Church, Overland Park Campus
Church · Nondenominational · 3.3 mi
8500 West 159th Street, Overland Park
Shopping38
Gas and EV charging29
Schools, colleges and libraries74
University of Kansas Edwards Campus
School · 2.1 mi
12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park
Healthcare34
University of Kansas Health System Quivira Campus
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
12000 West 151st Street, Olathe
The University of Kansas Cancer Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.5 mi
12200 West 110th Street, Overland Park
CareNow Urgent Care - Corbin Park
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
13761 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas
Hospital · 3.5 mi
5808 West 110th Street, Overland Park
Map of Overland Park
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 20°F | 1.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 1.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 2.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 56°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 47°F | 3.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 2.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 1.8 in | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Olathe 3E Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Johnson County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-10-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-11-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-12-12: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-10: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Leawood 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Olathe 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Prairie Village 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Loch Lloyd 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Lenexa 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Kansas City 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Lee's Summit 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Kansas City 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Independence 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Topeka 55 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
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- 1100 Kansas City Rd., Olathe, KS J.B. Mahaffie House, Rmprit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 401 S Harrison St, Olathe, KS Albert Ott House Final Copy, Rmprit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Campbell Dome House - built by Bob D. Campbell in 1967, Keli Campbell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Truman House - Harry S. Truman Presidential Library - Independence - Missouri - USA - 02 (27946058268), Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 562 W Park St., Olathe, KS Franklin R. Lanter House, Rmprit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 507 W Park St., Olathe, KS I.O. Pickering House, Rmprit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Overland Theater, Dlong417, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 631 W Park St., Olathe, KS Martin VanBuren Parker Home, Rmprit, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trumanfarm, Nationalparks, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Herman and Ella Voigts House, Glenn Kinyon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strouds OP side (July 2026), Wikipedialuva, CC BY 4.0
- Strouds OP entry (July 2026), Wikipedialuva, CC BY 4.0
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